Today's celebrity birthdays: August 4, 2026

Happy birthday to entertainers like Billy Bob Thornton, Greta Gerwig, and Dylan and Cole Sprouse! Keep on reading to see who else is celebrating their birthday and some career highlights!

Celebrity birthday highlights for August 4, 2026:

Actress-singer Tina Cole (1943) was part of the Four King Cousins and joined "My Three Sons" as Katie Miller Douglas. She later sang in "Eleanor and Franklin."

Actor-filmmaker Billy Bob Thornton (1955) took home an Oscar for the "Sling Blade" screenplay after writing, directing, and starring in the movie. He's now Tommy Norris on "Landman," and the show is headed for a third season.

Actress Kym Karath (1958) played Gretl von Trapp in "The Sound of Music." She later popped up on "Lost in Space," "The Brady Bunch," and "The Waltons."